1.1 Power Generation & Storage¶
System Overview¶
Dual battery system with Odyssey PC1500 AGM (START) and Dakota Lithium 135Ah LiFePO4 (AUX), RedArc BCDC Alpha 50 isolation/charging, and 270A alternator. START battery powers critical engine systems, AUX battery powers accessories. Batteries operate independently when isolated, AUX battery can assist starting via BCDC jump start mode. 80W hood solar panel maintains AUX battery.
Components¶
- Batteries - Odyssey PC1500 AGM (START), Dakota Lithium 135Ah LiFePO4 (AUX), mounting locations
- Alternator - 270A alternator, output routing
- BCDC Alpha 50 - Battery isolation, DC-DC charging (50A), jump start assist
- Solar Charging - 80W hood panel, BCDC integration
Related Documentation¶
- Grounding Architecture - Battery ground connections and distributed grounding system (Section 1.5)